The Two-Component Theory of Proper Names and Kripke’s Puzzle

  • JeeLoo Liu
Schlagworte: Kripke, Names, the description theory, direct reference theor

Abstract

This paper provides a defense of the description theory of proper names by constructing a ‘two-component’ theory of names.  Using Kripke’s puzzle about belief as the stepping stone, this paper first points out problems with Kripke’s direct reference theory of names.  It then presents the two-component theory of names and defends it against Kripke’s general criticisms of the description theory.  It also compares the two-component theory of names against other leading description theories and shows how the two-component theory provides a better analysis of names.  The paper offers a comprehensive summary of the debate between the description theory and the direct reference theory of names.  At the end, it shows how the two-component theory of names can deal with Kripke’s puzzle and more.

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2021-06-14
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